About 1,200 people of all ages gathered together at sundown on Dec. 15 outside the Chabad of North Hollywood to celebrate the end of Hanukkah and the weekly Jewish tradition […]
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Los Angeles Mission College Officially Opens Community Learning Facility in Pacoima
Dozens of students, community partners, college staff and elected officials attended the official dedication of Los Angeles Mission College’s new learning facility in Pacoima, which actually opened without much fanfare […]
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Líderes Religiosos Apoyan Campaña para Reunir a Familias Inmigrantes Atrapadas en la Acumulación de Visas
Para numerosas familias en todo el país, las festividades de temporada serán un duro recordatorio de otro año de vacaciones sin parientes que están atrapados en los retrasos de la […]
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Faith Leaders Support Campaign to Reunite Immigrant Families Stuck in Visa Backlogs
For numerous families across the country, seasonal festivities will be stark reminders of another year of holidays without relatives who are stuck in green card backlogs in their home countries, […]
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El Artista Religioso Lalo García Presenta Pintura de la “Virgen Monarca” Dedicada a los Migrantes
El reconocido artista Lalo García de Mission Hills, ampliamente conocido por sus representaciones de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, ha presentado una nueva pintura dedicada al viaje de los migrantes como […]
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En Medio de la Guerra y el Aumento del Antisemitismo, Hanukkah es un Recordatorio para “Iluminar el Mundo con Tolerancia”
La noche del 7 de diciembre marca el inicio de la observancia judía de Hanukkah, un “festival de luces” de ocho días que celebra el triunfo de “la luz sobre […]
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Artist Lalo Garcia Unveils ‘Monarch Virgin’ Painting Dedicated to Migrants
Renowned artist Lalo Garcia of Mission Hills, widely known for creating sacred art and his depictions of Our Lady of Guadalupe, has unveiled a new painting dedicated to the journey […]
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Amid War and Rising Antisemitism, Hanukkah is a Reminder to “Illuminate the World With Tolerance”
The evening of Dec. 7 marks the start of the Jewish observance of Hanukkah, an eight-day “festival of lights” that celebrates the triumph of “light over darkness, of goodness over […]
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Former Teacher and Sex Abuse Survivor Motivates Archdiocesan “Garden of Healing”
About five years ago, Joe Montañez sat in the parking lot of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church in Simi Valley, feeling immensely nervous and shaky over what he was about […]
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San Fernando City Council Votes to Hold Special Election to Fill Vacant Seat
Earlier this month members of the San Fernando City Council voted 3-1 in favor of holding a special election on March 5, 2024, to fill the vacant council seat left […]